Genoa, New York facts for kids
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Genoa, New York
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Location within Cayuga County and New York
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 Genoa, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cayuga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.16 sq mi (111.79 km2) |
| • Land | 39.60 sq mi (102.56 km2) |
| • Water | 3.56 sq mi (9.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,816  |
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(2021)
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1,815 |
| • Density | 48.13/sq mi (18.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13071
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-011-28673 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978994 |
Genoa is a small town located in Cayuga County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,816 people lived there. The town gets its name from the city of Genoa in Italy.
Genoa is in the southwestern part of Cayuga County. It is just north of Ithaca. The town is also part of the beautiful Finger Lakes region.
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History of Genoa, New York
Early Beginnings and Name Changes
In 1779, the Sullivan Expedition passed through this area. They destroyed native villages and food supplies. Later, Genoa became part of the Central New York Military Tract. The very first settlers arrived in 1791.
The town was first created in 1789 and was called Milton. At that time, it was part of Onondaga County. The name was changed to Genoa in 1808.
Over the years, the town's size changed. In 1802, a part of Genoa was used to form the town of Locke. Then, in 1817, another part was used to create the town of Lansing in Tompkins County.
Geography and Location
Understanding Genoa's Landscape
Genoa covers a total area of about 111.8 square kilometers (43.16 square miles). Most of this area, about 102.6 square kilometers (39.60 square miles), is land. The remaining 9.2 square kilometers (3.56 square miles), or 8.26%, is water.
The western border of Genoa is marked by Cayuga Lake. This lake also forms the border with Seneca County. To the south, Genoa shares a border with Tompkins County.
Major Roads in Genoa
Several main roads run through Genoa. New York State Route 34 and New York State Route 34B are highways that go from north to south. New York State Route 90 changes direction at a place called Jump Corners, becoming an east-west highway.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Genoa?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 3,353 | — | |
| 1810 | 5,245 | 56.4% | |
| 1820 | 2,585 | −50.7% | |
| 1830 | 2,768 | 7.1% | |
| 1840 | 2,593 | −6.3% | |
| 1850 | 2,503 | −3.5% | |
| 1860 | 2,429 | −3.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,295 | −5.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,517 | 9.7% | |
| 1890 | 2,320 | −7.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,075 | −10.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,866 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,483 | −20.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,407 | −5.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,425 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,672 | 17.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,794 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,744 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,921 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,868 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,914 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,935 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,816 | −6.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,815 | −6.2% | |
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According to the census in 2000, there were 1,914 people living in Genoa. These people lived in 718 households, and 529 of those were families. The town had about 48.3 people per square mile. There were 927 homes, with about 23.4 homes per square mile.
Most of the people in Genoa were White (97.02%). A smaller number were African American (0.52%), Native American (0.31%), or Asian (0.16%). About 2.40% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 718 households, 34.8% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.4%) were married couples living together. About 7.5% had a female head of household with no husband present.
The average household had 2.67 people. For families, the average size was 3.09 people.
Age and Income in Genoa
The population in Genoa was spread out by age. About 28.2% of residents were under 18 years old. About 13.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 38 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Genoa was $43,618. For families, the average income was $50,473. The average income per person in the town was $20,960. About 8.2% of all people in Genoa lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Places in Genoa
Genoa is home to several smaller communities and interesting locations:
- Atwaters – A small community in the southwest, right on the shore of Cayuga Lake.
- Belltown – A spot located east of Goodyear Corners.
- Bowers Corners – A hamlet (a small village) southeast of King Ferry.
- East Genoa – A hamlet in the southeastern part of town, located on NY-34. The historic East Genoa Methodist Episcopal Church is here.
- Five Corners – A hamlet in the southern part of Genoa, east of Goodyear Corners.
- Forks of the Creek – A location southeast of Five Corners.
- Genoa – This is the main hamlet where NY-34 and NY-90 meet.
- Goodyear Corners – A hamlet south of King Ferry on NY-34B.
- Jump Corners – A location west of King Ferry on NY-90.
- King Ferry (formerly "Northville") – A hamlet in the northwest, where NY-34B and NY-90 cross.
- King Ferry Station – A hamlet just west of King Ferry, near Cayuga Lake.
- Little Hollow – A spot on NY-90 between King Ferry and Genoa, near Little Salmon Creek.
- Little Salmon Creek – A stream that flows south through the middle of the town into Cayuga Lake.
- McQuiggen Corners – A location west of Goodyear Corners.
- Weekes Corners – A location found between King Ferry and Little Hollow.
Famous Connections
Places Named After Genoa
Did you know that Genoa, Illinois, was named after Genoa, New York? An early settler named Thomas Madison, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, moved from Ashtabula County, Ohio and named the new town.
People from Genoa
Some notable people have come from Genoa, New York:
- John Bascom (1827-1911) – He was an educator and writer. He also served as the president of the University of Wisconsin.
- Asahel Finch, Jr. (1809-1883) – He was a politician and lawyer who worked in Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Location of Genoa within Cayuga County, New York.
See also
In Spanish: Genoa (Nueva York) para niños
